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FAR FROM OVER: After describing the recent fiscal cliff deal as pathetic, Ruth Marcus thinks that she may have overly optimistic. Both Democrats and Republicans seem to be waiting for the other side to blink on another deal. Despite Washington's inability to find a solution, Marcus' "glumness stems from the imminence of three new cliffs — most importantly, the government’s bumping up against the debt ceiling." Our elected officials need to get the message that everything needs to be on the table in order to get a deal done: Ruth Marcus for The Washington Post: A ‘fiscal cliff’ nightmare that’s far from over

PROBLEMS WITH NEGOTIATIONS: After watching Washington continually make watered-down deals in the 11th hour, some are wondering what's wrong. One issue that constantly comes up is trust. "There is so little trust. It's not just Boehner and the president who don't trust each other. There are people who don't trust Obama, (Senate Majority Leader Harry) Reid or McConnell," David Gergen said. "It's certainly extraordinary. Historians would say it's unique. We've had brinksmanship in the past but we've never had government by brinksmanship." This would not be an issue if Congress spent more time together and met regularly across the aisle: Halimah Abdullah for CNN: More 'cliffs' to come in new Congress

CITIZENS WEIGHS IN: "It would be a lot easier, less expensive and much more convenient if I chose to not travel to New York City on Jan. 14 for the No Labels’ 'Meeting to Make America Work.' But when was the last time taking the easy way out made anything get any better?" writes Steven Borne. Meanwhile, Bob O'Hara talks about dysfunctional and No Budget, No Pay in The Boston Globe.